Beliefs & Teachings -Nature Of God Flashcards
Omnipotent
The belief that God is almighty, and all-powerful. He is able to do & control anything.
This can be shown through The Ten Plagues that he creates.
Omnibenevolent
The belief that God is all-loving, and that he loves all of his creations despite any mistakes that they have made, and despite their sins.
He will always forgive people who repent for their sins, because he loves us.
Omniscient
Christians believe that God is all-knowing. He knows everything that is about to happen, as he had a plan for the world. He also knows all sins that people make.
Transcendent
The belief that God
Omnipresent
The belief that God is everywhere, at all times.
Epicurus Quote
“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”
Why is there Evil and Suffering?
- God has given each person free will, some choose to cause evil events.
- There is a force of evil in the world. Devil / Satan
- God shares in our suffering
- Suffering is a test
- Suffering is a result of sin
The Trinity
Belief that God is one, but made up of three persons:
•God the Father
•The Son Jesus Christ
•The Holy Spirit
Why do Christians believe in the Trinity?
Because Jesus said “I and the father are one” in John 10:10
Which Events happen in Genesis?
- Creation of the Universe
- Creation of the Earth
- Creation of humankind
- Temptation of Adam and Eve
- Fall is humankind from grace
What does Incarnation mean?
God becoming human in the form of Jesus
What Happened During the Crucifixion of Jesus?
- Executed by Romans
- Soldiers mock Jesus and put a crown of thorns on him
- He is crucified
- 2 criminals crucified with him
- Jesus mocked by the people in the crowd
- Jesus prays while on cross
- Jesus dies on the cross
What does Atonement mean?
It is the belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God.
What does Resurrection mean?
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday.
